Prepare against Kanan Isbatov
Azerbaijan · World #24,202 classical · FIDE ID 13428721
Our database contains 54 games by Kanan Isbatov, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kanan Isbatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kanan Isbatov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,024 | 2,144 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,932 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,931 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 20 | 9 | 25 | 37.0% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kanan Isbatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kanan Isbatov's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 69.2% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Isbatov usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Isbatov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Isbatov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Isbatov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Isbatov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Isbatov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Kanan Isbatov's chess games
All 54 games by Kanan Isbatov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Mihail Nikitenko | 2,529 | Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | E10 |
| Mar 2026 | Pasham Alizada | 2,290 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | E04 |
| Sep 2024 | Vahe Baghdasaryan | 2,251 | Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | A40 |
| Aug 2024 | Bosko Stefanovic | 2,112 | ch-EU U14 | A09 |
| Aug 2024 | Jozsef Jr. Lehocz | 2,069 | ch-EU U14 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,053 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,714 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,548 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,213 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,620 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,490 |
| 80th ch-AZE | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kanan Isbatov's chess games?
54 games by Kanan Isbatov, from Jul 2017 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Kanan Isbatov has played.
What does Kanan Isbatov play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Kanan Isbatov opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kanan Isbatov answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kanan Isbatov play as White?
As White, Kanan Isbatov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kanan Isbatov play as Black?
As Black, Kanan Isbatov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Kanan Isbatov's FIDE rating?
Kanan Isbatov is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Kanan Isbatov played?
Our database contains 54 games by Kanan Isbatov, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kanan Isbatov?
54 games by Kanan Isbatov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.